Louisiana scored poorly on several of our metrics.
In particular, Louisiana's Q3 2017 GDP growth of 1.1% was the second worst among the states and DC, and its nonfarm payroll job growth of 0.3% between December 2016 and December 2017 was the fourth worst.
#6. California 6. California
California's economy is incredibly massive and diverse, ranging from farms that grow much of the nation's produce to the glittering labs and campuses of Silicon Valley.
California's December 2017 average weekly wage of $1,050.53 was the fifth highest among the states and DC, while its Q3 2017 GDP per capita of $69,589 was the ninth highest.